What Are The Surgeons' Credentials For Hair Transplant Surgery? – Part 2

The Second Part Of The Discussion 

Also demonstrating evidence of their hair transplant training and post-training experience is in saying this, as the American Hair Loss Association recognises the ABHRS requires its diplomates to not only pass thereby the comprehensive written as also the oral examination which helps cover a wide scope of the specialty then. It does indicate a physician’s dedication to the specialty while this process does not ensure surgical or aesthetic competence. 

Fellowship Trained: 

In fact, most programs are merely used for promotional purposes for the group or practice providing fellowships, as most fellowship programs provide bare minimum training in this field. Most groups do not currently teach state-of-the-art hair transplantation techniques, and so be aware of that. 

With truly skilled, ethical physicians and practices, the American Hair Loss Association recognises a very small handful of surgeons underwent fellowships/preternships. This does not come as a commonplace, however. 

Affiliations

The American Hair Loss Council: 

Founding this nonprofit trade organisation is non-surgical hair replacement, business owners. Since membership or a board position constitutes no professional qualifications specific to this field, the hair loss consumer should not look to the AHLC as an educational resource. 

Not affiliated with the American Hair Loss Association, the information AHLC provides the public comes to be remarkably outdated as well as can be dangerous in some instances. When researching medical treatment for hair loss, we recommend avoiding the AHLC. 

The International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons: 

Which selectively screens skilled and ethical hair transplant surgeons, the IAHRS is a consumer organisation. It is the only group that openly recognises all surgeons are not equal in skill and technique as the IAHRS does offer an open memberships policy to doctors practicing hair transplantation. To apply for membership in 2001 the IAHRS became the first hair transplant society to implement a minimal case requirement.

A 500-minimum case log is the first criteria in the application process that ensures applicants have extensive time on tissue and clinical experience while there is no application fee required. 

Its elite membership seeks to represent the best in the discipline, the true leaders in the field of surgical hair restoration since the IAHRS is a patient-centric society. To research a surgeon based on skill and not on his/her ability to buy public opinion through advertising is the IAHRS’s goal to provide a safe place for prospective patients. 

Recognising IAHRS membership as an elite credential in this field is the American Hair Loss Association. 

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery: 

A nonprofit voluntary organisation of more than 1000 hair transplant doctors in the ISHRS. To physicians specialising in hair transplant surgery, the ISHRS provides continuing education. By licensed physicians whose scope of practice permits hair transplantation, part of its purpose is to advance the art and science of hair restoration.

Promoting amicable relations among its membership is the ISHRS also encouraging medical professionalism. 

Of good moral character and good standing in the community with an invested interest in hair restoration and scalp surgery as the qualification for membership is thereby reserved for physicians (M.D., D.O., or non-U.S. equivalent). It should not be considered a qualifying credential, as membership in the ISHRS does not constitute competence in the field. 

In the field of hair transplantation, the American Hair Loss Association acknowledges the tremendous value of the ISHRS. With any credentialing process, however, its educational efforts should not be confused. 

Fellow of the ISHRS (FISHRS):

For a member to distinguish themselves as a fellow, the hair transplant physician must achieve a specific level of points in a system of various educational parameters according to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Therefore when found about the parameters thereby it includes volunteering as well as then serving in ISHRS leadership positions, being the diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS), after that also writing scientific papers and then teaching at ISHRS sanctioned scientific programs. 

The surgeon has to continue to meet the organisation’s educational criteria over time to maintain this status. Affording members voting rights and the ability to hold office in the organisation, this fellow distinction was established to recognise ISHRS members who meet its educational criteria and function as a participation distinction. Know that these initials do not represent a specific or advanced academic degree if hair transplant surgeons choose to place FISHRS as part of their post-nominal letters or initials after their names. 

The Conclusion 

These affiliations help you choose the expert you favour. Always beware of their efficiencies when you opt for hair transplantation.